A number of techniques are followed in Bass fishing and they are briefly summarized below.
Night Fishing
Night fishing although risky is certainly fun and adventurous. If you are going to go night fishing you need to be prepared with the right equipment, safety equipment and a good torch. It’s probably best to go night fishing if you are going on a weekend camping trip then if the fish aren’t biting you can always go back to base camp and amuse yourself.
The deep and clear reservoir water of southwest and the southeast America are common spots for night fishing.
Bass move in the shallow waters at night to feed so it can be a great opportunity to catch some bass on a pleasant evening. You will need a heavy lure at night like pork rind or plastic worms. A light lure will be difficult to feel in the dark and be less mobile they should be used for day fishing.
Pitching
Pitching is used for Bass fishing in clear water and in places with not much cover for the Bass to lurk under. If you are taking up pitching, you will need a rod about 6 feet long and a single-hook lure. You can use a worm, jig or spinner bait on your lure. Ideally, you would use this pitching technique for a target ranging between 10-30 feet.
Hold the lure at a height a little above your waist. Then, allow the rod tip to droop in the direction of the water all the while keeping the line firm and tight. Then move your wrist in a way that the tip of the rod is swung forward in the direction of the target and slightly upward. Let the line go once the lure starts moving from beneath the rod tip. To get a smooth entry into the water, you should stop the bait just before it falls. Now, you can hold the reel and prepare for a strike. You will probably need to practice this technique at home first to get used to the precision required.
Flipping
You would use the flipping technique if you are fishing in muddy waters and in places with obstacles like bushes or rocks, tree roots. To start flipping, you need a heavy action rod about six to seven and a half feet long. Here, you should take care so that the cover lies 10-20 feet away from the target. Your line should be around 15 feet long. Leaving about 8 feet of line over the front tip of the rod, grab the line lying between the reel and first rod guide. When you have done that roll the rod end within your inner arm, hold the rod downwards and allow the bait to fall gently.
Doodling
Doodling is used most commonly in deep water lakes of west America or pond water. For your Doodling technique, you need a bait casting reel or a spinning gear of about six feet and a medium light action rod. If you are using 6-8 pound deep fishing test, then it is advisable to go for a spinning gear. But if you are flipping for 10 pound or higher, then it is best to go for bait casting.
To start you have to allow the bait drop to the desired depth. Then start moving your rod slowly for around 30 seconds. Stop for a moment. Then start again by shaking it for another 2-3 seconds. Then stop for a moment, relax, and pull very slowly up to six inches. Again, let the bait fall and repeat the same process.
